2025 and 2026 Equine Massage Course Schedule
both 6 day and Advanced professional courses are posted here
6 day courses:
September 08-13, 2025 – Calgary/Priddis – Open – Applications are accepted
Class is 8am-5pm daily, the final day of class is concluded no later than noon
Westridge Farms
146139 192 St W, Priddis
Closed herd – no outside horses
RV space may be available. Please contact:
Carol at: carolhall@shaw.ca
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September 14-19, 2025 – Langley, BC – Open – Applications are accepted
Dream Chaser Equestrian
21394 16th Ave, Langley, BC V2Z 1K4
Boarding (horses) is available. Please contact Lisa Schultz directly for
fees and information at: lschultz.billing@gmail.com
This class is being taught by an approved instructor who is a graduate from
the School of Equine Massage ad Rehabilitation Therapies – Kaela Boecker
The course content is exactly the same and you may use the web site for course content information and homework.
Graduates may add their names to the directory listing
The application form is filled out on this web site; however, payment is sent to Kaela directly
The correct email for e-transfer for this course is: kaelaboecker@gmail.com
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A 3 weekend course on Vancouver Island! September 27-28, October 4-5, 11-12, 2025 – Open – applications are accepted
Takala Trails Ranch
5735 Takala Rd, Ladysmith, BC, V9G 1M2
Class is 8am-5pm daily, the final day of class is concluded no later than noon
This class is being taught by an approved instructor who is a graduate
from the School of Equine Massage and Rehabilitation Therapies – Nicole Ballegeer
The course content is exactly the same and you may use this web site for course content information and homework.
Graduates may add their names to the directory listing.
The application form is filled out on this web site; however, payment is sent to Nicole.
This is the correct email address for payment: nicole.islandequine@gmail.com
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2026
April 19-24, 2026 – GTA – Mono, ON – Open – Applications are accepted
Class is 8am-5pm daily, the final day of class is concluded no later than noon
Cantercall Riding School
993196 Mono-Adjala Townline, Mono, ON L9W 6H3
closed herd
For lovely, highly recommended from previous students, accommodations please contact
Martina at: 1-647-717-1305 or mineolamama@gmail.com
DO NOT contact Martina for course information as she will only refer you right back to me 🙂
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June 22-27, 2026 – Guelph – Closed – Please visit again in Sept for the 2026 schedule
Class is 8am-5pm daily, the final day of class is concluded no later than noon
Old Orchard Farm
12386 1st Line Nassagaweya, Milton, ON
RV sites available Contact Linda at: linda@oldorchardfarm.ca
There may be rooms available at the main house. Please contact Linda at: linda@oldorchardfarm.ca
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2025 and 2026
6 Week Professional Advanced Equine Massage Program
This course is rated at 306 hours – including pre-course homework. This course is taught in person in its entirety
For course information click on this link: https://equinerehab.ca/6-week-professionals-course/
(The Vertebral Realignment Course is included in the 6 week course)
These are the only two locations this course will be offered in Canada: Edmonton, AB and Guelph, ON
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Guelph, ON: September 29-November 07, 2025 – Open – Applications are accepted
Classes are Monday-Thursday 8am-5pm, Friday 8am-12pm
Old Orchard Farm
12386 1st Line Nassagaweya, Milton, ON
You may be able to bring your horse; however, there are over 100 horses on site – no need for anyone to bring a horse
RV space may be available, accommodations on site (room for rent) may be available
Contact Linda at: linda@oldorchardfarm.ca
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2026
Edmonton, AB: May 04-June 12, 2026 – awaiting confirmation
Classes are Monday-Thursday 8am-5pm, Friday 8am-12pm
Whitemud Equine Learning Centre (WELCA)
12510 Fox Drive, Edmonton, AB
Closed herd
Self-contained RV spaces are available. Please contact Christy at: info@welca.ca
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Guelph, ON: September 14- October 23, 2026 – Awaiting confirmation
Classes are Monday-Thursday 8am-5pm, Friday 8am-12pm
Old Orchard Farm
12386 1st Line Nassagaweya, Milton, ON
You may be able to bring your horse; however, there are over 100 horses on site – no need for anyone to bring a horse
RV space may be available, accommodations on site (room for rent) may be available
Contact Linda at: linda@oldorchardfarm.ca
2025 and 2026 Vertebral Realignment Schedule:
These classes are only for graduates from the Equine Massage Course taught by Sidonia – no exceptions
September 15-19, 2025 – Brandon, MB – Open – Applications are accepted
Class are Monday-Thursday 8am-4pm Friday 8am-12pm
Prairie Breeze Stables
Baker Road, Brandon, MB R7A 5Y4
Closed herd
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Guelph, ON: October 13-17, 2025 – Open – Applications are accepted
Classes are Monday-Thursday 8am-4pm, Friday 8am-12pm
Old Orchard Farm
12386 1st Line Nassagaweya, Milton, ON
You may be able to bring your horse; however, there are over 100 horses on site – no need for anyone to bring a horse
RV space may be available, accommodations on site (room for rent) may be available
Contact Linda at: linda@oldorchardfarm.ca
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2026
Edmonton, AB: May 11-15, 2026 – Awaiting confirmation
Classes are Monday-Thursday 8am-4pm, Friday 8am-12pm
Whitemud Equine Learning Centre (WELCA)
12510 Fox Drive, Edmonton, AB
Closed herd
Self-contained RV spaces are available. Please contact Christy at: info@welca.ca
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Guelph, ON: September 28 – October 02, 2026 – Awaiting confirmation
Classes are Monday-Thursday 8am-4pm, Friday 8am-12pm
Old Orchard Farm
12386 1st Line Nassagaweya, Milton, ON
You may be able to bring your horse; however, there are over 100 horses on site – no need for anyone to bring a horse
RV space may be available, accommodations on site (room for rent) may be available
Contact Linda at: linda@oldorchardfarm.ca
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Course fees and payment options:
Payment may be made via:
Visa/MC – go to the “Application Form” tab and scroll to the bottom of the page and click on the Visa/MC icon
e-transfer to: info@equinerehab.ca This is a direct deposit account, no password is required.
PayPal: info@equinerehab.ca
Mailed in cheque or money made payable to: Sidonia McIntyre, 2776 South Talbot Rd, Cottam, ON N0R 1B0
All mailed in payments must be received by Sidonia no later than 10 business days prior to the course start date
Receipts will be issued on the last day of class
Course fees:
6 Day Course:
$995 + applicable provincial taxes
Any provinces with GST ($49.95) = $1044.75
Ontario: $995 + 13% HST ($129.35) = $1124.35
Nova Scotia: $995 + 14% HST ($139.30) = $1134.30
Payment in full is required upon registration.
Should a student need to cancel – be sure to read the Cancellation/Refund policy – $100 of the course fee is non refundable – this is NOT a deposit, the full course fee is due upon registration.
https://equinerehab.ca/refund-policy/
For any graduate of a previous 6 day massage course taught by Sidonia McIntyre who has graduated with the last 3 years and would like to retake the 6 day course, they qualify for a $300 discount.
For those people wanting to start a business, on average, CEMT’s graduates from this course charge between $60-$80 per session .
At the completion of this course, graduates may charge for their services, and will receive a certificate:
Certified Equine Massage Therapist
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6 week professional advanced equine massage program fees:
Advanced 6 week Equine Massage Course:
$3999.00 + applicable taxes:
AB: $3999 + 5% GST ($199.95) = $4198.95
ON: $3999 + 13% HST ($519.87) = $4518.87
$500 non-refundable deposit upon registration
Remaining balance is due 2 weeks prior to the course start date
Graduates from the Advanced program typically charge between $125-$175 per session.
At the completion of the this course, graduates may charge for their services and will receive a certificate:
Certified Advanced Equine Sports Massage and Vertebral Realignment Therapist
For any graduates of a previous 6 day massage course taught by Sidonia McIntyre who have graduated within the last 3 years will receive a $300 discount. Any graduates that have taken the VR course, will receive a discount of $200. Returning grads must indicate the location and date of the original massage and/or VR course on the application form.
Graduates from other massage courses do not qualify for this discount.
Vertebral Realignment Course:
Only graduates from the 6 day massage course taught by Sidonia may register for this program – it is the prerequisite – no exceptions.
The VR course is included in the 6 Week Advanced Professionals Program
$900 + Provincial taxes GST/HST
AB, MB: $900 + 5% GST ($45) = $945
ON: $900 + 13% HST ($117) = $1017
Should a course be cancelled, registrants will receive their fees/deposit in their entirety.
Prices are in Canadian funds.